05-Feb-2020 Yi Thoothukudi Chapter Annual Day 19-20

Young Indians - Thoothukudi Chapter, organised a two-day learning
cross-chapter visit. The programme was planned to give Yi members from other
chapters a good understandingoftheleadingindustriesinThoothukudi,aswell as atasteofthelocalculture. All participants gathered on Day 1 morning on a visit to the
Thoothukudi Port. VOC Port officials hosted participants for a presentation and
tour of the port facilities, including a boat ride. Yi members visited Venus
Home Appliances manufacturing unit for a presentation by company CEO,Mr.Murali Ganeshan.

Day 1 learning session of Coastal Convergence was followed by a cultural
evening at Sawyerpuramfarm.YimembersjoinedthePongalcelebrationsoftheinternationalauto- rally team, organised by the Travel Scientists.
Mr.Aravind Bremanandam of Travel Scientists organised a submersive Tamil
cultural experience. All participants divided themselves into teams and
competed in cooking a traditional Pongal sweet-dish on an openpotandfire.Itwasagoodopportunityformemberstointeractwitheachotherand
theauto-rallyparticipants.TheeveningendedwithatraditionalPongalmeal.

Day 2 of Coastal Convergence began with a visit to the KSPS Salt Pans in
Veppalodai. Yi members visited SMS Salt Refinery to understand the processing
of raw salt to edible form.Mr.Chakravarthygaveapresentationonthesaltproductionandguidedmembers onatourofthesaltpans.Thiswasfollowedbyavisittotheprawnaquacultureunit,Farm Fresh.Participantsweretakenthroughtheprocessofprawnculture.MembershadaQ&A
session at the Veppalodai Guest House, followed bylunch.

Day2ofCoastalConvergencelearningsessionwasfollowedbyaneveningofwatersports atAquaOutback.Allparticipantswentoutonkayaksandtriedoutwatersports.Thiswas followed by dinner
at the beach. The evening was organised to give members an opportunity to relax
and network over group water sports and dinner. Yi members broughttheirfamiliesalongforthefinaleveningofCoastalConvergence.

YiThoothukudiChapter organized an Industrial visit to Sibaflor, a dried flower manufacturing unit supplying to clients around the world. Yi members had the opportunity to learn from the best green practices adopted by the company towards sustainability in the long term.

06-Nov-2019 Yi Masoom Session

Yi Masoom Session

YiThoothukudiChapter organised a Masoom session at Natarajan Primary School at Kattinaickenpatti. 70 rural students were sensitised about safe touch. The children were interactive during the session and eager to participate in class.

19-Oct-2019 Yi Mission Clean Tamirabarani River

Yi Mission Clean Tamirabarani River

YiThoothukudiChapter organised an expansive river-cleaning drive in collaboration with the Tuticorin Corporation. The Tamiraparani river was cleared of unwanted growth along river banks across 45 locations in the Thoothukudi district. Members of CII and Young Indians provided rubber gloves, caps, cleaning materials, food and machinery for the 3-day process. Yi members took responsibility for Marudur Anicut in Thoothukudi District and organised a clean-up of the river banks with students from Thoothukudi Medical College. Thoothukudi District Collector, Mr. Sandeep Nanduri, set an example for the students by initiating the cleaning in the morning. The event created awareness among students and the surrounding villages on the importance of protecting our rivers and keeping the riverfront clean.

Young Indians - Thoothukudi Chapter, organised a two-day learning
cross-chapter visit. The programme was planned to give Yi members from other
chapters a good understandingoftheleadingindustriesinThoothukudi,aswell as atasteofthelocalculture. All participants gathered on Day 1 morning on a visit to the
Thoothukudi Port. VOC Port officials hosted participants for a presentation and
tour of the port facilities, including a boat ride. Yi members visited Venus
Home Appliances manufacturing unit for a presentation by company CEO,Mr.Murali Ganeshan.

Day 1 learning session of Coastal Convergence was followed by a cultural
evening at Sawyerpuramfarm.YimembersjoinedthePongalcelebrationsoftheinternationalauto- rally team, organised by the Travel Scientists.
Mr.Aravind Bremanandam of Travel Scientists organised a submersive Tamil
cultural experience. All participants divided themselves into teams and
competed in cooking a traditional Pongal sweet-dish on an openpotandfire.Itwasagoodopportunityformemberstointeractwitheachotherand
theauto-rallyparticipants.TheeveningendedwithatraditionalPongalmeal.

Day 2 of Coastal Convergence began with a visit to the KSPS Salt Pans in
Veppalodai. Yi members visited SMS Salt Refinery to understand the processing
of raw salt to edible form.Mr.Chakravarthygaveapresentationonthesaltproductionandguidedmembers onatourofthesaltpans.Thiswasfollowedbyavisittotheprawnaquacultureunit,Farm Fresh.Participantsweretakenthroughtheprocessofprawnculture.MembershadaQ&A
session at the Veppalodai Guest House, followed bylunch.

Day2ofCoastalConvergencelearningsessionwasfollowedbyaneveningofwatersports atAquaOutback.Allparticipantswentoutonkayaksandtriedoutwatersports.Thiswas followed by dinner
at the beach. The evening was organised to give members an opportunity to relax
and network over group water sports and dinner. Yi members broughttheirfamiliesalongforthefinaleveningofCoastalConvergence.

YiThoothukudiChapter organized an Industrial visit to Sibaflor, a dried flower manufacturing unit supplying to clients around the world. Yi members had the opportunity to learn from the best green practices adopted by the company towards sustainability in the long term.

YiThoothukudiChapter organised a Masoom session at Natarajan Primary School at Kattinaickenpatti. 70 rural students were sensitised about safe touch. The children were interactive during the session and eager to participate in class.

YiThoothukudiChapter organised an expansive river-cleaning drive in collaboration with the Tuticorin Corporation. The Tamiraparani river was cleared of unwanted growth along river banks across 45 locations in the Thoothukudi district. Members of CII and Young Indians provided rubber gloves, caps, cleaning materials, food and machinery for the 3-day process. Yi members took responsibility for Marudur Anicut in Thoothukudi District and organised a clean-up of the river banks with students from Thoothukudi Medical College. Thoothukudi District Collector, Mr. Sandeep Nanduri, set an example for the students by initiating the cleaning in the morning. The event created awareness among students and the surrounding villages on the importance of protecting our rivers and keeping the riverfront clean.

Yi ThoothukudiChapter conducted an awareness session on Road Safety at Vikasa School for 6th grade students. A pilot of the Kiddie Cop project was initiated to make road safety awareness more interactive for children.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter members had an interactive session with Mr Sandeep Nanduri IAS, District Collector of Thoothukudi. He made plenty of time in his busy schedule to understand the projects handled by Yi. He also suggested several projects that we can collaborate on to create a better city. An immediate outcome is the city stakeholders meeting on rain water harvesting to be organised with Yi in August.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter conducted Gift an Organ awareness camp at Kamaraj College, with an address by Mr Prakash, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi. The GAO van was received on campus and flagged off to the next venue by the DSP.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter organised a banking awareness session for high school students in a rural school. Yi member, Mr.Kaliraj, explained how to fill bank forms correctly and gave the students at Natarajan High School confidence to handle basic banking.

YiThoothukudiChapter organised career counselling sessions for rural students. Mr Dhanush Mathan, Yi member, guided the high school students through different career options at Natarajan High School. The students gave positive feedback after the session. It was interesting to observe that a good number of girls wanted to contribute to agriculture.

YiThoothukudiChapter organised a session on entrepreneurship at VOC college in Tuticorin. Around 150 students studying BBA were present. Mr Dhanush Mathan, Co-Chair delivered the session on entrepreneurship and production management.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter signed an MOU for launching a YUVA chapter at Francis Xavier Engineering College. The management offered great support in encouraging students for YUVA activities. Yi Thoothukudi looks forward to working with FX college students in nation-building and youth leadership.

Yi Thoothukkudi Chapter organised a session on ‘employability’ for students at Francis Xavier Engineering College. Mr.Dhanush Mathan, Yi member, guided the students through methods to improve their CV writing and interview skills. He provided them with practical insights to entrepreneurship.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter organised an awareness session on water conservation at Vikaasa school for UN World Water Week. Children received pamphlets and bookmarks on water-saving tips that can be applied at home. Yi member, Mrs Madhana, an environmental planner, explained the significance of water conservation and guided the children through water saving methods. Mr Madhan delivered special address. The students volunteered with energy and enthusiasm to apply it at home.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter members were invited as chief guests to Isha Rural School Sports Day celebration. Yi member, Mr Pradeep John, an international volleyball player, inspired the students to take sports seriously. His accomplishments in the field of volleyball were a testimony to the impact of sports throughout life and career.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter organised ‘Coffee with CEO’ learning session with Mr Sangara Lingam, Chairman of Menaka Cards. He shared his successful journey as an entrepreneur and emphasised the value of ethics in business. His production unit at his native village near Tirunelveli provides jobs for local youth and enables rural women to be more independent. His passion for his work is an inspiration to all young entrepreneurs.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter members had a memorable learning visit to the port today, aboard vessel BBC Plata. The German ship is transporting windmill blades from Tuticorin to USA, with an international crew on board. Members were guided through the ship, all the way from the control room to the engine room.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter members had a meaningful discussion this week with Mr Edwin Samuel, CEO of Pearl Shipping Agencies and Past Chairman of CII Thoothukudi. The ‘Coffee with CEO’ session gave members a ringside perspective of a first-generation entrepreneur in the shipping industry. Mr.Samuel left us with the thought that the most successful entrepreneurs in India come from regions that played a significant role in the freedom struggle, and that wherever there is visionary leadership, growth is bound to follow. He highlighted how his habit of reading shaped his career and life, encouraging Yi members to read more books to move ahead.

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter conducted an awareness session on Road Safety at Vikasa School for 6th grade students. A pilot of the Kiddie Cop project was initiated to make road safety awareness more interactive for children

Yi Thoothukudi Chapter learning session with Mr Praveen Mathew, Director of Kurian Abraham group of companies, a leading name in the Indian rubber industry and the largest manufacturers of surgical gloves in India

The CII office in Thoothukudi has initiated the process of launching a separate chapter for Yi in our city, as we feel that an organization like Yi will provide an opportunity for the youth of our city and the region at large to actively involve them in nation building initiatives with passion and commitment.

The Launch of Young Indians (Yi) Thoothukudi Chapter has started with the energetic welcome address Mr V Krishna Shankar Vice Chairman, CII Thoothukudi. He elaborated the journey of Young Indians (Yi) Thoothukudi chapter from the outreach program to the launch and also appreciated the hard work and efforts by the members of young Indians and CII team. Ms Fathima Bathool Maluk Yi Regional Chair-South TN explained the evolution and the road map of Young Indians. Mr Annush Ramasamy National Vice Chairman, Yi addressed on leadership at Yi and advised the young Indians of Thoothukudi to Inspire and work as a team. Mr D Senthil Kannan, Past Chairman, CII Thoothukudi shared his experience and knowledge. Mr Srikant Suryanarayan, Past National Chairman, Yi National & Managing, Director, Ishka Farms, he encouraged and motivated the members of Young Indians Thoothukudi to actively participate towards nation building in collaboration with students and youths of Thoothukudi. Mr Annush Ramasamy has announced the Chair and Co-Chair of Young Indians (Yi) Thoothukudi chapter respectively. Mr Raj Bharat, Chair, Yi Chennai Chapter & Promoter & Head Client Servicing, Thinkcomm Marketing & Media Services Pvt. Ltd, he addressed about networking and members engagement.

Mr Madhana Ratnavel, Executive Director at the KSPS Group of Companies and the Veppalodai Salt Corporation. She has been elected as Chair of Yi Thoothukudi Chapter for the year of 2019– 20.

Mr K Dhanush Mathan, Director, Dharangs Aquatech P Ltd, has been elected as the Co-Chair of Yi Thoothukudi Chapter for the year of 2019– 20.